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4.30 / 5 based on 617 reviews
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Andrea R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I was out a a lot more...Salamanca a town that encourages you to be out and about always
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Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Try to find your own accomomodation - ie, flat-sharing, etc..and cook for yourself
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Andrea R
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I picked up Spanish quite quickly but it is extremely important to interact socially with locals...that is the only way that you will learn
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Andrea R
Overall
I wish I had known...
no! everything was a wonderful learning experience!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is fabulous...both the town and the university are geared towards helping students.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Just mingle as much as you can with the locals...make an effort as it is truly worth it
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Academic
Course recommendations
I received my Diploma de Estudios Hispanicos...the classes were wonderful
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Try to interact with locals! I got lucky as I lived with a Spanish girl who was my age and became friends with all of her friends...this really helps you with your academic work as well as you begain to REALLY understand the language
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
We loves Posada del las Almas - it's gorgeous...as well as Camelot and other, hidden bars
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Housing
Type of housing: with friends of my professor
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Lots of freedom and flexibility!
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